insignia, insigne

insignia, insigne
Insignia, meaning "a distinguishing mark, sign, or badge," is both singular and plural in number and has an additional plural form, insignias: "A black armband is an insignia of mourning." "Flags flying above the building are insignia (or insignias) of national identity and pride." In Latin, the singular form is insigne, a form occasionally appearing in English: "The official wore the insigne of his position." General use suggests that insignia be employed in both singular and plural functions and that insigne, if used at all, should appear only as a singular.

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  • Insignia — In*sig ni*a, n. pl. [L. insigne, pl. insignia, fr. insignis distinguished by a mark; pref. in in + signum a mark, sign. See {Ensign}, {Sign}.] [1913 Webster] 1. Distinguishing marks of authority, office, or honor; badges; tokens; decorations; as …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Insignia — ist ein Wort aus der lateinischen und englischen Sprache und steht für Abzeichen, deutsch Insigne. Davon abgeleitet steht es für Opel Insignia, ein Automodell Insignia (Schiff), ein Kreuzfahrtschiff, ab 2012 als Columbus 2 unterwegs …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • insignia — [in sig′nē ə] pl.n. [L, pl. of insigne, neut. of insignis, distinguished by a mark < in , in + signum, a mark, SIGN sing.] [in sig′nē] badges, emblems, or other distinguishing marks, as of rank, membership, etc. sing.n. pl. insignias such a… …   English World dictionary

  • insigne — 1. insigne [ ɛ̃siɲ ] adj. • XIVe; lat. insignis ♦ Qui s impose ou qui est digne de s imposer à l attention. ⇒ remarquable; éclatant, éminent, fameux. Service insigne. ⇒ important, signalé. Faveur, grâce insigne. Avoir l insigne honneur de. Iron.… …   Encyclopédie Universelle

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